RUI DA SILVA, CASSANDRA — Touch Me

Rui Da Silva & Cassandra – Touch Me opens Groovin Recordings’ milestone catalogue GR-12100BT, a 12-inch vinyl that revisits a cornerstone of dance-floor history. Issued on 4 December 2026, the record lands in the label’s “classics, club” arena, pairing the original mix with a fresh Saffron Mix that invites both nostalgic reflection and contemporary groove. Within Groovin Recordings’ output, Touch Me follows a series of 2026 releases that have reinforced the imprint’s commitment to dance-floor essentials. Earlier in the year the label delivered The Ones’ “Flawless” (GR-12128), Byron Stingily’s “Get Up (Everybody)” (GR-12146), Xpansions’ “Move Your Body (Elevation)” (GR-12145), Blaze’s double-sided “Wishing You Were Here / How Deep is Your Love” (GR-12143), the Dfra Experience Jazz Band’s “Jazz In” (GR-N10_NOCOVER), Groove Boys Project’s “Studio 937 Cuts” (GR-N01_NOCOVER), Ashford & Simpson’s “Found A Cure” (GR-12141) and Mood II Swing presents Wall Of Sound’s expansive “Penetration / 8 Ways To Knock Down A Wall / I Need Your Luv (Right Now)” (GR-12142). Touch Me thus joins a roster that balances reverence for classic forms with forward-looking reinterpretations. Side A opens with the “Original Mix”, a direct nod to the track’s historic impact. Its structure respects the original’s timeless phrasing while allowing DJs to slot it into both peak-time moments and late-night transitions. The mix maintains a steady momentum that bridges the early-90s club ethos with today’s polished sound, making it a reliable anchor for any set that seeks to evoke the golden era of house. Flipping to Side B, the “Saffron Mix” offers a reinterpretation that leans into the label’s club-centric sensibility. By extending the groove and subtly reshaping the arrangement, the mix creates a slightly more hypnotic atmosphere, ideal for building tension before a climax or for sustaining a deep, rolling vibe in a back-to-back set. Its relationship to the A-side is one of complementary contrast: where the original asserts familiarity, the Saffron Mix pushes the track into a more exploratory territory without losing its core identity. For Rui Da Silva, Touch Me arrives as a continuation of a recent series of reissues on Groovin Recordings. Earlier this year the producer’s “Touch Me” appeared as GR-12100W, and in 2025 the same title was released as GR-12100B, both on 12-inch vinyl. This new catalogue entry, GR-12100BT, consolidates those earlier versions into a single, cohesive package that highlights the track’s enduring relevance and provides a fresh perspective through the Saffron Mix. In the broader context of contemporary underground electronic music, the record functions as both a historical reference point and a practical tool for DJs. Its classic house lineage aligns with the current resurgence of deep, groove-oriented sets, while the Saffron Mix supplies the kind of nuanced reworking that modern audiences appreciate. Collectors will find value in the dual-mix format, which captures the evolution of a single composition across different production approaches. From a DJ’s standpoint, the “Original Mix” works as a reliable opener or peak-time driver, its familiar structure ensuring instant floor response. The “Saffron Mix”, with its extended phrasing, is suited for layering into longer mixes, allowing seamless transitions into more progressive or tech-infused tracks. Both sides benefit from the 12-inch vinyl’s sonic depth, delivering the warmth and dynamics essential for club playback. The release arrives as a 12-inch vinyl, presented in the standard format that Groovin Recordings has employed for its recent classics-focused output. Its physical presence reinforces the tactile experience prized by vinyl enthusiasts and underscores the label’s dedication to preserving dance-floor heritage in a format that remains central to DJ culture. Rui Da Silva & Cassandra – Touch Me, Groovin Recordings, catalogue GR-12100BT, 12-inch vinyl, two tracks. Tracklist: A1. Rui Da Silva & Cassandra – Original Mix B1. Rui Da Silva & Cassandra – Saffron Mix